Nonprofit · EIN 95-3750240
FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tax-exempt · SANTA MARIA, CA 93458
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $66,928 | $61,630 | $5,298 | $130,655 | $705 | $129,949 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $53,954 | $44,711 | $9,243 | $125,346 | $695 | $124,651 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $30,654
- Membership dues
- $1,240
- Investment income
- $2,078
- Net income from fundraising events
- $14,815
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $18,141
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $37,029
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $85
- Occupancy
- $10,096
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,960
- Other expenses
- $12,460
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $125,346
- Total assets, end of year
- $130,655
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $705
- Net assets, end of year
- $129,949
- Cash, savings and investments
- $120,506
- Gross receipts
- $72,651
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN S GOBEL | President | 5 | $0 |
| CARLA SAGE | Director at Large | 2 | $0 |
| MARY LYNN STOVALL | 2nd Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICIA MCCLOSKEY | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| JANET ZILLI | Director at Large | 2 | $0 |
| JANYCE SALAZAR | Director at Large | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER NEWELL | Director at Large | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN TRAPP | Director at Large | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SCHNEIDER | Director at Large | 2 | $0 |
| DANIELLE FRIED | 1st Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| BERENICE MARIN | Director at Large | 2 | $0 |
| PAMELA HAWKINS | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN S GOBEL | President | 5 | $0 |
| CARLA SAGE | 1st Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| MARY LYNN STOVALL | 2nd Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICIA MCCLOSKEY | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| JANET ZILLI | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| JANYCE SALAZAR | Director at Large | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER NEWELL | Director at Large | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN TRAPP | Director at Large | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SCHNEIDER | Director at Large | 2 | $0 |
| DANIELLE FRIED | Director at Large | 2 | $0 |
| BERENICE MARIN | Director at Large | 2 | $0 |
| KENNETH WOLF | Director at Large | 2 | $0 |
| REBECCA CAREY | Director at Large | 2 | $0 |
| NANCY MEDDINGS | Director at Large | 2 | $0 |
| PAMELA HAWKINS | Director at Large | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 237 TOWN CENTER WEST STE 255, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-5075
- In care of
- % KATHLEEN S GABEL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 238 Town Center East, Santa Maria CA 93454
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Kathleen Sue Gabel, 565 Drummer Ct, Santa Maria CA 93455
- Signed the 990-EZ
- KATHLEEN S GABEL, President
- Phone
- (805) 925-7116
- Website
- fsmpl.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3750240 or by the name FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To provide support to the Santa Maria Public Library
Program accomplishments
- Adult program provides new books, e-content books, and programs for adults. Items and programs were available in the calendar year 2024 to over 15,000 library patrons.
- Children/Youth Program provides new books, additional materials for storytelling programs, teen study station and programs for children, infants, toddlers and young adults. Items and programs were available in the calendar year 2024 to 5,737 youth patrons.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-3750240
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $130,655
- Income (IRS master file)
- $72,651
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $66,928 | $61,630 | $130,655 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $53,954 | $44,711 | $125,346 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Kathleen Sue Gabel | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Kathleen Sue Gabel | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Mary Lynn Stovall | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 95-3750240).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY is 95-3750240.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Kathleen Sue Gabel.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $66,928, expenses of $61,630 and total assets of $130,655 at year end.
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